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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Marin County, California

 
Clickable Map of Marin County, California and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Marin County, CA (249) Contra Costa County, CA (480) San Francisco County, CA (722) Solano County, CA (114) Sonoma County, CA (163)  MarinCounty(249) Marin County (249)  ContraCostaCounty(480) Contra Costa County (480)  San Francisco City and County(722) San Francisco City and County (722)  SolanoCounty(114) Solano County (114)  SonomaCounty(163) Sonoma County (163)
San Rafael is the county seat for Marin County
Adjacent to Marin County, California
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1 California, Marin County, Belvedere — 1 — China CabinLandmarks
On Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
This elegant Victorian social hall from the paddle steamer China was salvaged in 1886 when the wood ship became obsolete and was burned for scrap metal in Tiburon Cove. To provide a historic glimpse of old-world . . . Map (db m154576) HM
2 California, Marin County, Belvedere — Looking Back at Belvedere
On Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
These early photographs from the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society show Belvedere as a summer resort community. Historic panel provided by the Belvedere Community Foundation. (Main photo:) Before the 1930s, land access to Tiburon was via . . . Map (db m154582) HM
3 California, Marin County, Belvedere — Pacific Mail Steamship China
On Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CHINA 1866 - 1886 Length 360.0'   Breadth 47.4'   Depth 31.5' William H. Webb designed and built the SS CHINA in New York City for trans-Pacific passenger, cargo and mail service. She came to her San . . . Map (db m154581) HM
4 California, Marin County, Belvedere — William Henry WebbShipbuilder - Philanthropist - Educator, 1816 - 1899
On Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
William H. Webb has been called the greatest shipbuilder of the mid- nineteenth century, an era that saw the development of the clipper ship, the steam propelled vessel and the ironclad warship. His reputation was based not only on the number, . . . Map (db m154577) HM
5 California, Marin County, Bolinas — Calvary Presbyterian Church
On Brighton Avenue near Wharf Road, on the right when traveling north.
Calvary Presbyterian Church was built on Gospel Flat in 1877. In 1898 it was cut in half and moved closer to town using horses and wooden rollers.Map (db m190253) HM
6 California, Marin County, Bolinas — Smiley's Schooner Saloon
On Wharf Road, on the left when traveling north.
Under many names and owners, the Schooner Saloon has served Bolinas since the mid-1800s, when today's Wharf Road was a bustling hub for schooner ship that facilitated the local economy between West Marin and San Francisco. Over the years, the . . . Map (db m190256) HM
7 California, Marin County, Fairfax — 679 — Site of Birds Nest Glen
Near Pastor Avenue near Center Boulevard.
The home of "Lord" Charlie Snowden Fairfax, pioneer and political leader of the 1850's, served California as an assemblyman (1853), Speaker of the Assembly (1854), and Clerk of the State Supreme Court (1856). Fairfax, a descendent of Scottish barons . . . Map (db m143401) HM
8 California, Marin County, Inverness — AT&T & RCA Receiving StationsShip-to-Shore Communication
On Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (County Route A109 at milepost 34.2) near North District Operations Center Road, on the right when traveling south.
The remaining antenna fields and buildings in front of you were established by two cutting-edge worldwide communications companies in 1931. American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) radio-telephone station KMI provided two-way voice services between . . . Map (db m102641) HM
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9 California, Marin County, Inverness — Common MurresPoint Reyes National Seashore
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
On the rocks and ledges just below here you can often spot common murres. For a good view from this height, binoculars are helpful. If conditions are right you may hear the colony “moaning” as they huddle penguin-like on the rocks. . . . Map (db m63383) HM
10 California, Marin County, Inverness — Lives of Sacrifice and Service are Honored Here
On Chimney Rock Road near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
Since 1889, United States Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard crews have risked their lives to save shipwreck victims at Point Reyes. Brave crews of highly trained men struggled in some of the worst conditions in North America, sacrificing comfort, . . . Map (db m102689) HM
11 California, Marin County, Inverness — Point Reyes Light — Point Reyes National Seashore —
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
Point Reyes Light has guided and cautioned mariners along this hazardous coast for over 100 years. Built by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1870, it came under management of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1939. Resident personnel operated the station until . . . Map (db m63502) HM
12 California, Marin County, Inverness — Point Reyes Light Station
On Sir Frances Drake Blvd., on the right when traveling west.
Point Reyes Light Station built 1870 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m890) HM
13 California, Marin County, Inverness — Preserving Our Maritime Past
Near Chimney Rock Road near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
The heyday of life-saving at Point Reyes is over, but this 1927 lifeboat station still stands alive with a history nearly lost along our coast. While the station preserves the last intact marine railway on the Pacific Coast, the history of ordinary . . . Map (db m102690) HM
14 California, Marin County, Inverness — Providing Global CommunicationsPoint Reyes Receiving Station
On Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (County Route A109 at milepost 34.2) near North District Operations Center Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) wireless stations on the Point Reyes Peninsula were know as the "Wireless Giant of the Pacific." The station locations and cutting-edge wireless technology developed by the company under the leadership of . . . Map (db m102643) HM
15 California, Marin County, Inverness — The Rock PlantsPoint Reyes National Seashore
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
The wife of a lighthouse keeper once planted a small garden nearby, but with no success. As soon as the carrots sprouted the wind blew them away. Few plants can face up to the ocean’s harsh influences. On these fogbound, windblown rocks, . . . Map (db m63363) HM
16 California, Marin County, Inverness — Victims of the Coast
On Chimney Rock Road near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
No one knows how many cries for help went unanswered along this isolated coast. If shipwreck victims were not overcome by pounding surf, they would perish in a cold sea. But once the Life-Saving Station was established in 1889, victims of the coast . . . Map (db m102676) HM
17 California, Marin County, Iverness — Point Reyes ConglomeratePoint Reyes National Seashore
On Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
The intriguing rock exposure in front of you is part of a formation that caps the highest hills in this area. The Point Reyes Conglomerate is a formation consisting of a sandy matrix embedded with pebbles, cobblestones, and boulders. Geologists . . . Map (db m63377) HM
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18 California, Marin County, Larkspur — Golden Gate FerryA Wonderful Way to Cross the Bay
FERRIES ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY Dating back to the 1850s, ferry service provided a vital link between Marin County and San Francisco. This changed in 1937 when the Golden Gate Bridge opened and ferry service gradually declined. Between . . . Map (db m153337) HM
19 California, Marin County, Larkspur — 917 — Green Brae Brick Kiln
Near East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east of Larkspur Landing Circle.
The Remillard Brick Company, of which the Green Brae Brick Kiln is the only surviving structure, was by 1900 the largest brickmaking firm on the Pacific Coast. The kiln is one of the few remaining examples of the Hoffman type kiln in the U.S. and . . . Map (db m63983) HM
20 California, Marin County, Larkspur — Greenbrae Brickyard Superintendent's Cottage
On Larkspur Landing Circle at Drake's Way, on the left when traveling east on Larkspur Landing Circle.
This cottage, built in 1891, once housed the superintendent for the adjacent Greenbrae Brickyard of the Remillard Brick Co., which was declared a California State Landmark in 1978. The cottage was renovated in 1985 through the cooperative . . . Map (db m63988) HM
21 California, Marin County, Larkspur — Sir Francis DrakeLooking Beyond the Horizon
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE Born in 1540, Sir Francis Drake went to sea at about age 12. After Spaniards attacked an English trading fleet, including his ship, at San Juan de Ullua in Mexico, Drake began raiding Spanish ships and coasts. In a . . . Map (db m153379) HM
22 California, Marin County, Larkspur — The Golden HindTreasure Ship in Marin
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
The Mighty Vessel The terror of the Spaniards in the Pacific, the Golden Hind was about 80 feet long in the oak hull, 23 feet maximum breadth, and drew 13 feet of water. Her 18 cannons fired 6-pound shot, outgunning every Spanish . . . Map (db m153381) HM
23 California, Marin County, Marshall — Beryl and Leonard Buck Hall
Near California Highway 1, on the left when traveling north.
Originally constructed for the American Marconi Company, the powerhouse, a 2900 square foot concrete structure, housed the stations transformer, boiler, batteries and workshop. The Marshall Station, in conjunction with the Bolinas Station, made . . . Map (db m73755) HM
24 California, Marin County, Marshall — Getting to Marconi
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the right when traveling north.
Chances are you traveled to Marconi by car or bus. Your route was partially along the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy-1). From this vantage point it can be seen in the distance winding along the edge of Tomales Bay. At the turn of the century this was . . . Map (db m73758) HM
25 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — Cypress Knoll
On Manor Terrace west of Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1885 Oldest standing house in Mill Valley Home of Carmelita Garcia Boyle and Hugh Boyle. Carmelita's mother was the widow of John Reed, the original settler of Mill Valley. Carmelita inherited 325 acres of John Reed's vast holdings . . . Map (db m193328) HM
26 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — Fall in Muir WoodsMuir Woods National Monument
On Muir Woods Road.
Warm days, gold and crimson foliage, and migratory animals mark the season. Sonoma chipmunks busily prepare for hibernation. They forage through the woods in search of seeds, nuts, and berries. When their cheek pouches are full, they dig a small . . . Map (db m92646)
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27 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — Grist Mill Stones
Near West Blithedale Avenue at Throckmorton Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
found in Mill Valley at adobe home site of John T. Reed, first Mexican land grantee in Marin County. Donated by the family of John and Cora Gardner Burt Map (db m102475) HM
28 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — 207 — John Reed's Saw Mill
On East Blithedale Avenue at Tower Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Blithedale Avenue.
Two miles west is the old saw mill, from which the city of Mill Valley acquired its name. It was constructed in the 1830's by John Reed, grantee of the Rancho Corte De Madera Del Presidio. The creek waters furnished the motive power for the mill, . . . Map (db m91858) HM
29 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — Mill Valley Railroad Depot
On Throckmorton Avenue near Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed in 1929 by Northwestern Pacific Railroad, this mission revival-style depot replaced an earlier station at the same location. The first train arrived in Mill Valley in 1890 at a time when the town was called Eastland. This depot served . . . Map (db m102444) HM
30 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — Old Mill Market Hikers' Trail Map
On Miller Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Miller Avenue.
This historic trail map was originally painted in 1949 on the side of a grocery store that once stood across the street from Old Mill Park at the corner of Throckmorton Avenue and Old Mill Street. The grocery store, which changed names . . . Map (db m153383) HM
31 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — 922 — Outdoor Art Club
Near West Blithedale Avenue near Throckmorton Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Outdoor Art Club was designed in 1904 by Bernard Maybeck; internationally known American architect. Particularly notable for its unusual roof truss system, the building exemplifies Maybeck's creative use of natural materials. The Club, founded . . . Map (db m143402) HM
32 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — Y — Preserving the Forest PrimevalMuir Woods National Monument
On Muir Woods Road.
You are entering one of the world's last remaining ancient coast redwood forests. This magnificent forest...with its redwoods, the tallest of living things...is protected and made accessible to the public by the National Park Service for the . . . Map (db m82387) HM
33 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — Redwoods and Their Relatives
Near Muir Woods Road.
The Coast Redwood belongs to the plant family Taxodiaceae, which also included fourteen other species. Members of the Taxodiaceae family are conifers that generally have soft wood, long, straight trunks, round cones, and narrow, needle-like . . . Map (db m104063) HM
34 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — 207 — Reed's MillRegistered California Historical Landmark
On Cascade Drive near Throckmorton Avenue.
The mill was constructed in the 1830's by John Reed and was one of the first saw mills in Northern California. The mill site was utilized in May 1890 to conduct a public land auction of land parcels that signaled the founding of the City of Mill . . . Map (db m143523) HM
35 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — United Nations Conference on International Organization
Near Main Trail.
Here in this grove of enduring redwoods, preserved for posterity, members of the United Nations Conference on International Organization met on May 19, 1945 to honor the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, thirty-first President of the United . . . Map (db m144203) HM
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36 California, Marin County, Mill Valley — 140-10 — West Point Inn
On Old Railroad Grade Fire Road.
The West Point Inn was built in 1904 by the Mill Valley & Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway where daily steam trains met a stagecoach for a journey to the beach. The inn was a stop on a railway whose major stops were at Tamalpais East Peak and . . . Map (db m200311) HM
37 California, Marin County, Muir Beach — Soldiers Guarding the CoastRelics of Tense Times — Golden Gate National Recreation Area —
Near Seacape Drive west of California Highway 1.
Early in World War II, the United States was reeling from Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and moved to augment the defense of San Francisco Bay from enemy ships. Base end "fire control” stations proliferated along the coast in those fearful times. . . . Map (db m190257) HM
38 California, Marin County, Novato — (Novato) City Hall901 Sherman Avenue
On Sherman Street at De Long Avenue when traveling west on Sherman Street.
After Novato was incorporated in 1960, city officials found a ready-made City Hall in the former Presbyterian Church, built in 1896. The City purchased it in 1962; it was repainted dark red with white trim and in 1963, it reopened as Novato's City . . . Map (db m102618) HM
39 California, Marin County, Novato — Burdell Frame House
Near Lichenberg Fire Road.
This two-story, clapboard structure, known as the Burdell Frame House, was built in 1874 for Mary Burdell’s cousin, Mary Joynsen. Originally a rectangle building, it has been modified with a projecting, two story addition on the end facing . . . Map (db m13246) HM
40 California, Marin County, Novato — Burdell Mansion
Near Lichenberg Fire Road.
A major significant change occurred in 1911 when James Burdell (Galen and Mary’s son) hired a contractor for the then princely sun of $15,000 to expand and convert the wood frame building into a 26-room mansion. Interior fireplaces and a second . . . Map (db m12176) HM
41 California, Marin County, Novato — 210 — Camilo Ynitia’s Adobe
Near Lichenberg Fire Road.
A shingled shed now protects the ruins of Camilo Ynitia’s adobe home from further weather damage. Dating from the late 1830’s this structure represents a period when the Wiwok were abandoning their traditional dwellings in favor of more sheltered . . . Map (db m143486) HM
42 California, Marin County, Novato — Carlile House853 Reichert Avenue
On De Long Avenue at Reichart Avenue, on the right when traveling east on De Long Avenue.
Believed to have been built in 1892, this home became known as the Carlile House after Charles and Clara Belle Carlile purchased it in 1902. The home next door was built at the same time, with the same plans, and is a “twin home” to the Carlile . . . Map (db m213833) HM
43 California, Marin County, Novato — Cook House
Near Redwood Highway.
This board and batten, wood frame building was the living quarters for the Burdell family cook. It was used for this purpose until the beginning of the 20th century. The abundance of wire nails indicates that this building may have been . . . Map (db m193882) HM
44 California, Marin County, Novato — DeBorba's819 Grant Avenue
On Grant Avenue at Sherman Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
Antone (Tony) V. DeBorba opened Deborba's Inn on Grant Avenue in 1906. When Prohibition forced him out of business, he leased a building at Grant and Highway 101 (now Redwood Blvd.) and opened "DeBorba's Stage Station," a favorite respite for . . . Map (db m102600) HM
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45 California, Marin County, Novato — Druids Hall
On Grant Avenue at Reichert Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
Originally called Loustaunau Hall, erected in 1895, where many organizations held meetings and socials for nearly 100 years. Now hall of Novato Grove Druids No. 113Map (db m102572) HM
46 California, Marin County, Novato — Druid's Hall/ Loustaunau's Hall801 Grand Avenue
On Grant Avenue at Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
In 1890, Dr, H.J. Conradt purchased two lots, where this building now stands, for $10 from the Home and Farm Company. In 1898, when John (Jean) Loustaunau decided to build his own hotel, saloon and restaurant, he and his wife purchased the lots from . . . Map (db m102596) HM
47 California, Marin County, Novato — F6F Hellcat
On Hanger Avenue near San Pablo Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Navy single engine fighter of World War II vintage Crashed on landfill site in 1945 Engine recovered 1985Map (db m213777) HM WM
48 California, Marin County, Novato — Fashion Shop800 Grant Avenue
On Grant Avenue at Reichert Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
Stephen Porcella's Fashion Shop - a blacksmith shop and iron works - was built circa 1893. This business was named the "Fashion Shop" because Porcella would "fashion a tool to suit the customer." Pprcella made and repaired iron equipment, built . . . Map (db m102597) HM
49 California, Marin County, Novato — Galen and Mary Burdell
Near Lichenberg Fire Road.
In 1852, Camilo Ynitia sold most of the Olompali land grant for $5,200 to James Black, Marin County’s Assessor. Eleven years later, Black gave the property to his daughter, Mary, when she married prominent San Francisco dentist Galem Burdell. By . . . Map (db m12169) HM
50 California, Marin County, Novato — Hamilton Field Aircraft HangersHanger 5 — City of Novato —
Near Hamilton Landing east of Hanger Avenue.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . Map (db m213739) HM
51 California, Marin County, Novato — Hamilton Field Aircraft HangersHanger 6 — City of Novato —
Near Hamilton Landing east of Hanger Avenue.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . Map (db m213773) HM
52 California, Marin County, Novato — Hamilton Field Aircraft HangersHanger 3 — City of Novato —
Near Hamilton Landing east of Hanger Avenue.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . Map (db m213774) HM
53 California, Marin County, Novato — Hamilton Field Aircraft HangersHanger 4 — City of Novato —
Near Hamilton Landing east of Hanger Avenue.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . Map (db m213775) HM
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54 California, Marin County, Novato — Hamilton Field Aircraft HangersHanger 7
Near Hamilton Landing east of Hanger Avenue.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . Map (db m213776) HM
55 California, Marin County, Novato — Lloyd Andrews Hamilton
On South Palm Drive at Palm Drive on South Palm Drive.
Dedicated to the Memory of Lloyd Andrews Hamilton First Lieutenant 17th Areo Squadron Awarded Distinguished Service Cross for Extraordinary Heroism in Action at Varssionagre, Belgium August 18, 1918 Killed in Action Near . . . Map (db m102756) WM
56 California, Marin County, Novato — Marin French Cheese Company
On Red Hill Road, 0.5 miles south of Novato Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This site is part of Corte Madera de Novato granted by Governor Juan Alvarado to John Martin in 1840. Purchased by Jefferson A. Thompson in 1865. A working ranch and cheese making family of five generations, that continued to make the world famous . . . Map (db m78066) HM
57 California, Marin County, Novato — Novato Bank826 Grant Avenue
On Grant Avenue near Sherman Avenue, on the right.
Originally this site was occupied by a meat market and the first Novato Bank was housed temporarily in a wooden structure reportedly located on the east side of Grant Avenue. The Novato Bank was built in 1913 by the property owner, Frank Silva. The . . . Map (db m102602) HM
58 California, Marin County, Novato — GPY 140-08 — Novato Bank Building826-828 Grant Avenue Novato, California
On Grant Avenue at Sherman Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
The Novato Bank (828 Grant Avenue) was built in 1913 by property owner, Frank Silva. The bank served ranchers, merchants, home builders, and the Novato area. The adjoining section of the building (826 Grant Avenue)first served as a drugstore when . . . Map (db m102561) HM
59 California, Marin County, Novato — Novato Grammar School Bell
Near De Long Avenue east of Sherman Avenue.
Bell from Novato Grammar School Redwood and Grant Ave. Built 1875 The bell was cast by the Gould’s Manufacturing Co., Seneca Falls, N.Y. at a cost of $25.00 Donated by the Manzoni FamilyMap (db m213779) HM
60 California, Marin County, Novato — Novato History Museum
On De Long Avenue near Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This building was the home of the first Novato Post Office - February 2, 1856. Maintained by Novato Historical Guild. Map (db m102582) HM
61 California, Marin County, Novato — Novato's First Railroad Station
On Reichert Avenue north of De Long Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Constructed in 1875. Moved here from original site and restored to depict first structure relating to railroad transportation linking Marin and northern counties.Map (db m102571) HM
62 California, Marin County, Novato — Old Novato City Hall901 Sherman Avenue
On Sherman Avenue at Diablo/De Long Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sherman Avenue.
Originally built in 1896, this was the site of Novato's first Presbyterian Church. The church was built in the Victorian Gothic style of architecture. The building served as Novato City Hall from 1963 until it was closed for safety reasons in 2005. . . . Map (db m64860) HM
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63 California, Marin County, Novato — Olompali State Historic Park
Near Redwood Highway.
You are standing on the site of the largest known villages of the Coast Miwok - Olompali (pronounced o-lum-pa-lee). Preliminary archaeological investigations indicate about 100 acres had been occupied for centuries prior to arrival of the Spanish . . . Map (db m194219) HM
64 California, Marin County, Novato — Postmaster's House815 De Long Avenue
On De Long Avenue near Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Postmaster's House, one of the oldest structures in Novato, was built circa 1850 and was originally located on South Novato Blvd west of Yukon Way. The earliest known occupant was Henry Jones, who began Novato's postal service in 1856 and served . . . Map (db m102594) HM
65 California, Marin County, Novato — Rancho Olompali
Near Redwood Blvd., on the left when traveling north.
Rancho Olompali was home to three generations of Burdells from 1866 to 1943. For the following five years the new owner, Court Harrington, used the property to raise purebred beef. In 1948, the building was converted to a religious retreat when the . . . Map (db m85929) HM
66 California, Marin County, Novato — Scott General Store857 Grant Avenue
On Grant Avenue near Sherman Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
On February 4, 1890, the Sausalito News reported "A.D. Scott will erect a fine store and move his general merchandise business to the town site." Alexander Dill Scott, who emigrated from Nova Scotia, built his store at this location. The post . . . Map (db m102617) HM
67 California, Marin County, Novato — Setting for a Colorful PastOlompali State Historic Park
Near Redwood Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Many have come before to this gentle land. Indians, Spaniards, Mexicans, Americans came in succession, each group influenced the land in a different way. The Coast Miwok lived here for thousands of years, even before the Egyptian pyramids were . . . Map (db m85980) HM
68 California, Marin County, Novato — The Chosen FamilyNovember 1967 - August 1969
Near Redwood Highway.
Five families who chose to live together leased Olompali hoping to create a Utopian community. They shared communal chores and established a Summerfield-Waldorf school for the children. This cement slab was poured May 1968. It was set up with . . . Map (db m193337) HM
69 California, Marin County, Novato — Try-Pot
Near Redwood Highway.
Originally manufactured for use on whaling ships, this large, cast-iron try-pot was an important part of Camilo Ynitia's rancho operations in the early 1800's. Ynitia, the last Coast Miwok hoipu or leader at Olompali, raised cattle on . . . Map (db m194211) HM
70 California, Marin County, Novato, Hamilton Field — Hamilton Field Aircraft HangersHanger 9 — City of Novato —
Near Hangar Avenue north of South Palm Drive, on the right when traveling north.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . Map (db m226282) HM
71 California, Marin County, Novato, Hamilton Field — Hamilton Field Aircraft HangersHanger 10 — City of Novato —
Near Hanger Avenu near South Palm Drive, on the right when traveling north.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . Map (db m226372) HM
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72 California, Marin County, Novato, Novato Cemetery at Pioneer Park — Friedrich (Fred) Zeh, Jr.
Near Simmons Lane north of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Friedrich (Fred) Zeh, Jr. was born September 7, 1904, in Darmstadt, Germany. His father Fiedrich and his mother Marie Kirchbaum Zeh came to the United States in 1906. They purchased land at 1854 Indian Valley Road and operated a chicken ranch. Fred . . . Map (db m226803) HM
73 California, Marin County, Novato, Pioneer Park — Novato Cemetery
Near Simmons Lane north of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Marker One: This knoll was set aside for the burial of family and friends of Joseph Bryant Sweetser and Francis DeLong, owners of the 8,870 acre Rancho de Novato from 1856 to 1879. The oldest known grave is dated 1861. The town's people . . . Map (db m231594) HM
74 California, Marin County, Point Reyes — Drakes Bay
Near Limantour Road, 8 miles west of Bear Valley Road.
Drakes Bay Historic and Archaeological District has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This landmark is associated with the 1579 landing of Francis Drake, the 1595 landing of Sebastián Rodríguez Cermeño and the wreck of the San . . . Map (db m184869) HM
75 California, Marin County, Point Reyes — Francis Drake — E Clampus Vitus Marker —
Near Chimney Rock Road near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
On June 17, 1579, Francis Drake landed on these shores and took possession of the country calling it Nova Albion.Map (db m221795) HM
76 California, Marin County, Point Reyes — 1061 — Nova AlbionDrakes Bay — 400th Anniversary Marker —
On Drake Beach Road, 1 mile south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
On June 17, 1579, Captain Francis Drake sailed his ship, Golden Hinde, into the Gulf of the Farallones and the bay that now bears his name. He sighted these white cliffs and named the land Nova Albion. During his 36 day encampment in California, . . . Map (db m221808) HM
77 California, Marin County, Point Reyes — Portus Novae AlbionusDrake’s Harbor
Near Drake Beach Road.
Two plaques make up this marker. This cove is believed by many scholars to be the site of Sir Francis Drake’s California Harbor, where he careened the Golden Hinde to repair a leak received at sea and replenished his ship from 17 June to 25 . . . Map (db m73706) HM
78 California, Marin County, Point Reyes Station — Sea Life in These WatersGulf of the Farallones & Cordell Band — National Marine Sanctuaries —
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard north of Chimney Road Road.
Some of the world’s richest waters exist right off California’s coast. An explosion of life occurs here due to a combination of the sun’s energy, wind, ocean currents, and contours of the sea floor. Microscopic phytoplankton form the base of the . . . Map (db m63362) HM
79 California, Marin County, Point Reyes Station — Whalewatching
Near Chimney Rock Road.
Southern Migration
•Mexico to Artic feeding grounds •Pass Point Reyes early March through early May. . . . Map (db m63360) HM
80 California, Marin County, Point Reyes Station, Inverness — Cross Honoring First Protestant Service in the Future USA
Near Drake Beach Road south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
In Commemoration of the landing of Francis Drake upon these shores June 17, 1579 This cross is erected by The Sir Francis Drake Association June 1906Map (db m221787) HM
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81 California, Marin County, Ross — Historic Dedication of the Lagunitas Road BridgeCorte Madera Creek — Ross, California - March 20, 2011 —
Near Lagunitas Road at Sylvan Lane, on the right.
This structure replaces Bridge No. 27C0071, a contributing element to the Ross Historic Bridges District, eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The original bridge was completed on January 13, 1910 as part of a $12,500 . . . Map (db m63939) HM
82 California, Marin County, Ross — Ross War Memorial
On Ross Common at Lagunitas Road, on the right when traveling north on Ross Common.
This monument is dedicated to veterans of the Armed Forces from the Town of Ross who served their Country during World War I & II, and in Korea and Vietnam. It is a memorial to those who gave their lives so that we may live in peace. . . . Map (db m213580) WM
83 California, Marin County, Ross — The Original James Ross House
On Redwood Drive south of Brookwood Lane, on the left when traveling north.
This is the James Ross home site, established in 1857. Originally from Scotland, he purchased 8,877 acres for a ranch and estate. He played an important role in the economic and social/development of Marin, and provided agricultural, dairy and . . . Map (db m213736) HM
84 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Creek Park BridgeTown of San Anselmo Public Path
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
A bridge existed in this area as early as 1895, perhaps built by the Northwestern Pacific Railroad to provide access to the train station. It was later replaced by a newer bridge, possibly in 1916.Map (db m197099) HM
85 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — High Water MarkDecember 31, 2005
On San Anselmo Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
San Anselmo has a long history of flooding. This line is the high water mark from 2005. For more information visit the Town of San Anselmo website by scanning the QR code below.Map (db m189464) HM
86 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — High Water MarkDecember 31, 2005
On San Anselmo Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
San Anselmo has a long history of flooding. This line is the high water mark from 2005. For more information visit the Town of San Anselmo website by scanning the QR code below.Map (db m197253) HM
87 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — High Water MarkDecember 31, 2005
On San Anselmo Avenue near Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
San Anselmo has a long history of flooding. This line is the high water mark from 2005. For more information visit the Town of San Anselmo website by scanning the QR code below.Map (db m197256) HM
88 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — High Water MarkJanuary 2, 1982
On San Anselmo Avenue near Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
San Anselmo has a long history of flooding. This line is the high water mark from 1982. For more information visit the Town of San Anselmo website by scanning the QR code below.Map (db m197259) HM
89 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Indiana Jones
On San Anselmo Avenue.
Created in San Anselmo 1974Map (db m186797) HM
90 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Magnolia Avenue BridgeTown of San Anselmo Public Path
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
Built in July 1925 to provide access from the train station to the central part of the town.Map (db m197100) HM
91 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — 381 — Montgomery Chapel
On Richmond Road at Bolinas Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Richmond Road.
American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site No. 381 registered by the Presbyterian Historical SocietyMap (db m213737) HM
92 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Paul Chirone1913 - 1990
On San Anselmo Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
1937 Dipsea Champion "If you can't bring happiness to yourself, bring it to others."Map (db m197254) HM
93 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Rev. Dr. Thoedore A, GillPresident of San Francisco Theological Seminary — 1958-1966 —
Near Seminary Road east of Kensington Road.
Theodore A. Gill (1920-2005) embraced the Christian calling to rejoice in God and creation, and to love God’s people. With his wife Katherine Gill, he welcomed world-class teachers, learners, story-teller, dramatists, musicians, and other artists to . . . Map (db m213738) HM
94 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — San Anselmo"Junction" — 1907 —
On San Anselmo Avenue at San Rafael Avenue, on the right when traveling south on San Anselmo Avenue.
Indigenous People Coast Miwok Mexican Land Grants Sais 1839 Cooper 1840 Murphy 1844 SA Creek Floods 1925, 1982 Bald Mountain 1141 FT Red Hill 464 FT Seminary Hill 90 FT Sleepy Hollow Dairy c1850 Tompkins House c1869 Tunstead . . . Map (db m197098) HM
95 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Star Wars
Near San Anselmo Avenue.
Created in San Anselmo 1973Map (db m186757) HM
96 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — The Log Cabin
On Veterans Place near San Francisco Boulevard.
Home of San Anselmo American Legion Post 179. Built by the veterans of World War I, Post Ladies Auxiliary, Boy Scout Troops and dedicated community volunteers. Construction began April 23, 1933 and was completed and dedicated May 27, 1934. . . . Map (db m102721) HM
97 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — We Will Never ForgetSeptember 11, 2001
On San Anselmo Avenue at San Rafael Avenue, on the right when traveling south on San Anselmo Avenue.
This section of steel was recovered from the World Trade Center. It is dedicated in memory of the 343 firefighters and all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 Dedicated on September 11, 2011 Map (db m189462) WM
98 California, Marin County, San Rafael — Bradford House
On G Street near Mission Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
c. 1883 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored by the Loder Family c. 2010 Map (db m102757) HM
99 California, Marin County, San Rafael — China Camp
Near North San Pedro Road near Biscayne Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This spot was once the center of a thriving Chinese fishing village. Starting in the 1860s emigrants from the Kwantung province in China lived with their families and fished here. China Camp is the only surviving fishing village among many in the . . . Map (db m102477) HM
100 California, Marin County, San Rafael — Dixie Schoolhouse
On Las Gallinas Avenue south of Miller Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Dixie Schoolhouse is the oldest one-room school in Marin County and has been in continuous use since its construction in 1864. The property was deeded to James Miller by Don Timoteo Murphy and is part of the Las Gallinas Ranch granted to Murphy . . . Map (db m64838) HM

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